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Originally Posted by Nemesis RR
Ricks Tank is a sweet looking piece but at over $1,000 dollars and an AC delco fuel pump it uses I say there are better options. I am not talking about a build were money is not an issue and look is just as important as performance.
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Nemesis, what would you suggest then?? I agree that the price is higher than most guys would like to pay for a tank. When it comes to excellent workmanship and awesome tech support, I will spend some extra money. I have about $1500 in my fuel system, more than I wanted to spend but it is top notch for what I am running in my car. I have gone the cheaper route before (until I saved enough money for the better stuff) but now I can drive my car as hard as I want and not have to worry about it.
There are other options out there, but most have some known "imperfections". None of them are perfect but I have had the best experience with the rick's one. In the end it just depends on what you want to do with your car (autocross, drag strip, cruiser). The Spectre tank, although cheaper, has been known to have starvation issues at low fuel levels and the fuel pump doesn't support some high horsepower levels. If you are just building a cruiser, than this might be an ok option. Depending on what you welding skills are, you could use the tanksinc unit or have your stock tank modified. If you don't have any welding skills, then that cost adds up. Not really sure on how the tanks one or a modified ones are for their baffles. You can research the cost for buying a new stock tank, paying for the modifications and the costs aren't that far away from the higher end units. If you are worried about the stock AC fuel pump, just upgrade to the Walbro one (or similiar).
I will tell you from personal experience, that after doing my fuel system a couple of times (to improve it), it is easier to do it right the first time and not have to worry about it.